Looking to Remodel Your Home? What’s The Best ROI?
_3119 photo credit: Chad Crowell Are you considering a move, but your current home value has made that impossible? What home improvements can you do to your current home that will freshen up the look and give you some additional living space? A U.S. News and World Report article compares several options [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 13:00:07
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Re: Wiki FAQs & CC - a BETTER way to spread the word...
Posted by bsperan in Inkscape IdeasSo far, I have not found may image hosting services that specialize in Creative Commons content ... . But it is best to also mention in the description the CC license used and who to credit, etc. And Flickr's ... , I believe that the "4.2 Are there non-coding ways to help?" subsection could be improved. How [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 03:31:25
What to do if you’ve been turned down for a loan
Turned Down For a Loan? Improve Your Loan-Ability! This article was written by Becky House, Education Manager for American Financial Solutions. For more information about credit scores, budgeting or managing your debt, visit MyFinancialGoals.org or contact Becky at 1.800.894.3946. Two years ago, someone with a 600 (poor) credit score could qualify for a mortgage or car loan. Now, reputable lenders will not even consider lending to someone with a score below 700. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-26 14:37:00
4 more ways get ideas for new products/services
Download audio file (FourWaysToGetIdeasForProducts.mp3) Innocence Creative Commons License photo credit: h ... that into not only a one sale, but a repetitive one? Think about how your business can help them improve [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 15:32:48
What to do if you’ve been turned down for a loan
Turned Down For a Loan? Improve Your Loan-Ability! This article was written by Becky House, Education Manager for American Financial Solutions. For more information about credit scores, budgeting or managing your debt, visit MyFinancialGoals.org or contact Becky at 1.800.894.3946. Two years ago, someone with a 600 (poor) credit score could qualify for a mortgage or car loan. Now, reputable lenders will not even consider lending to someone with a score below 700. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-26 14:37:00
Sure Ways To Improve Heart Health
I think about my heart health - improving it, maintaining it - all the time. I’m a single mother with 3 kids ... anxiety and fight depression, plus it’s fun. Image credit: Michelle Tags: antioxidant, exercise, flax [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 19:07:05
Here Are The Five Things We Need To Fix About Banking Right Now
Chairman Frank, Ranking Member Bachus, and other members of the Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to discuss ways of improving the financial regulatory framework to better protect against systemic risks. In my view, a broad-based agenda for reform should include at least five key elements. First, legislative change is needed to ensure that systemically important financial firms are subject to effective consolidated supervision, whether or not the firm owns a bank. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 13:39:00
Happy Fiscal 2010: Loose Lips Daily
As much local politics as humanly possible. Send your tips, releases, stories, events, etc. to lips@washingtoncitypaper.com . And get LL Daily sent straight to your inbox every morning! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT—’ Jim Graham’s Ties to Ted Loza Included Abortion ‘; ‘ Jim Graham’s Decade-Old ‘Taint’ ; ‘ D.C. Gay Marriage Bill to Be Introduced Tuesday ‘ IN LL WEEKLY— The Right-Hand Man : Why has Jim Graham stuck with accused bribee Teddy Loza? Greetings all. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 16:48:58
Real Estate Investing – Why And How
In the world of Globalization, everybody wants to make investments for varieties of reasons like to secure his future, for his family or may be for more success and wealth. Now the investments options available are stocks, bonds, gold, bank certificates and deposits offering easy and good returns. These options are quite simple to make; just visit them, give your funds and you’re sorted out; however Investments in Real estate are little bit complicated to understand. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 23:17:46
Blogging Fitness: Kick Your Workouts Up a Notch with Kickboxing
We all have our own motives for fitness — whether we are trying to trim down or tone up. Fitness gurus can argue for hours about the best fitness regime for your body. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 16:03:05
Bad Credit Repair Industry in the Recession
September 6, 2009 | By Shantel Buatone In Finance | by Ryan ParkerWe all know that the economy isn’t in good health now. Compared to just a few years ago, we are definitely in a rut. Latest figures from the department of statistics indicate that just over 2 million people have lost their jobs this year due to the economic slow down. Leading trend companies have suggested that another 4 million jobs will be lost before any meaningful improvement in the economy will show up. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-06 17:46:58
Credit Services
October 1, 2009 | By Sara Bernard In Finance | by Sara BernardThe recent economic downturn and financial crises have left many people with destroyed credit. Some credit repair companies are making outrageous claims that they can instantly repair credit. You need understand what these credit repair companies intend!If you want to start a credit repair process, the first thing you should do is find your credit report. It is widely available online due to a new law. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 21:25:56
7 Reasons to Start Your Own E-Commerce Website
by Steven Snell As internet access continues to grow around the world and new technologies continue to improve, the amount of money that is spent by consumers online is constantly increasing. In the early days of e-commerce many buyers were hesitant to give our credit card information online, but it is a part of everyday life now for many of us. This gives everyone and every small business an incredible opportunity to do business online. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 20:28:17
PERSS ENCOUNTER WITH PM HIGHLIGHTS, DIRE NEED FOR NEW VISION FOR ETHIOPIA - By Genet Mersha
In the wake of his ‘involuntary anointment’ as chief executive of the state and the ruling party, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has once again shifted to a high gear with a new five-year term securely under his belt. Although his decision was not unexpected, the 360 degrees shift of from the spring, winter, summer and beyond of his oft-expressed decision to quit his job as prime minister has not gone unnoticed. Owing to that, the prime minister has encumbered himself with expectations. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 14:45:04
Exceptional results from biochar experiment in Cameroon
Key Farmers Cameroon's coordinator, Etchi Daniel-Jones, at a plot in Ediki, in which the difference between char and non-char maize was exceptionally big. In this case, the plants on the control (left lower corner) were barely in thir 8th leaf stage, whereas the plants on the char-plots (right, upper corner), were already tasseling. Photo credit: Laurens Rademakers, Etchi Daniel-Jones. Biochar Fund has reported extremely encouraging first results from its field trials in South West Cameroon. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 17:11:44
Get a student car loan at yours suitable budget
Amazon.de Widgets Looking for a dream car is easy task but arranging funds for that can be a tough. Many people will not be able to afford the price for there dream car so for that right kind of financing option are available for them. One must concern or check his financial situation before applying any kind of loan. The borrower must be aware of the monthly payments and must be ready to meet the financial obligations every 6 or 7 years. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 12:28:44
Webcast: Using Online Services & Mobile Apps to Save Time, Money
You use mobile apps to help you find a place to eat, to get a parking spot and even to look up flight times, but are you using them to be more efficient in your business? That was the topic of yesterday’s webcast on using online applications and mobile applications to save time and money . The panel was moderated by Anita Campbell and Brent Leary (CRM Essentials), and introduced me to speakers Mary Shapero (Intuit Project Manager), Vivek Thomas (Maximizer) and Sonny Byrd (Shoeboxed.com). [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 13:00:50
Recent Tweets from the BARN
CLICK HEREto hear parts of these stories inside theBARN’s Morning Ag News with NAFB Broadcaster Brian AllmerNational Ag News for October 1, 2009Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation“September Pork Loses Climb”U.S. hog producers lost around 46-dollars per hog during September. According to experts at Iowa State University, that’s the largest per animal loss in the string of monthly losses that have now gone on for two years. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 11:45:02
Improve Credit After Bankruptcy
Rollover USA-401K Rollover to IRA is a post from: Rollover USA-401K Rollover to IRA After filing for bankruptcy, life can be very difficult. In addition to the financial problems, the person has to go through a lot of mental distress as well. But it is imperative that the person sees this phase at a bad one and get on with his life. He needs to try and forget about this phase in his life and try t get back to his financially stable life. It may be very hard but it is certainly possible. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 12:38:03
Text of Kerry-Boxer Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, The Senate's Cap-and-Trade Climate Legislation
A SUMMARY OF THE CLEAN ENERGY JOBS AND AMERICAN POWER ACT AS INTRODUCED September 30, 2009 SECTION 1 . SHORT TITLE ; TABLE OF CONTENTS . This Act may be cited as the “Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act”. Sections 2. Findings. Describes the impacts of climate change and the benefits of transitioning to a clean energy economy. Section 3. Economywide Emission Reduction Goals. Establishes targets for reducing global warming pollution. Section 4. Definitions. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 12:11:00
Jobs Are Still Missing From The Recovery Puzzle
Another 551,000 Americans filed initial jobless claims last week, missing consensus expectations of 535,000. While number of people claiming unemployment insurance hit 6.09 million, the lowest level since April, the U.S. recovery will eventually be stunted should jobs data not improve further and faster. The economy remains a tough slog for many. Read the Department of Labor release here. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 13:28:00
Use Of Exit Surveys To Improve Customer Retention
photo credit: henribergius Often times customers who are unhappy with the service they have received from a business will not tell the company about their bad experience nor will they go back to that company in the future. Instead, they move on to find another company that gives them the experience they want with the same products they need. One way to improve this problem is by offering exit surveys for all your customers to fill out. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 13:49:17
Realize Your Credit Score Plus 3 In 1 Credit Report
Realize Your Credit Score Plus 3 In 1 Credit Report by Sara M Perry3-in-1 credit reports are summaries from all three of the foremost credit bureaus. They cover the financial history collected on one person or group in order to “report their credit worthiness” or in other words, whether or not it is expected that they have the resources and trustworthiness to pay off a new obligation.These reports supply information from the three foremost credit reporting agencies. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 11:31:33
Today's Stimulus Hearing
This morning's Republican hearing on the economy offered several alternatives to the Democratic stimulus package that was set forward just afterward ... : A "net new hire" tax credit, which would make it less risky and expensive for businesses to expand ... businesses to make such investments, as they must currently report depreciation losses slowly over [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 23:53:16
Rates for Friday Afternoon
Mortgage rates are much improved since what I posted last week. Wednesday and Thursday were rough on the markets as traders braced (and rightly so) for a stinky Jobs Report. Bad news typically (but not always these days) equals lower rates ... quote below is based on owner occupied with a mid-low credit score of 720-739, “full doc” purchase [more...]
Date: 2008-11-07 21:38:07
Bad Credit Financing On Mortgages: Reveal The Truth Here!
by Asem Eltaher 2009 is the year to refinance since the FEDS brought down rates at the beginning of the year. Pushing rates down to the 5% range and now to 4% making this the best time to apply for relief, especially when you are getting deeper in debt and have impaired your credit. Homeowners can apply for bad credit financing that is helping relieve some of the load. Lenders use experience to solve debts with a mortgage refinancing and personal loans for bad credit. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 10:43:45
Another Quasi-Nationalization, House Debuts Obama Stimulus, Russian Resource War Approaches, Prices Fall and More!
by Addison Wiggin & Ian Mathias Congress unleashes remainder of TARP… another $350 billion into the void Treasury wastes no time… Bank of ... and hawing on how “It’ll be different this time,” the rest of the bailout went straight to the Treasury ... and Merrill in less than 12 months. Today we learned Lewis has been pleading with Uncle Sam [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 20:25:19
Bernanke Casts Doubt on Stimulus, Says Fed May Buy Toxic Assets to Loosen Credit
Warning that the timing of an economic recovery is “highly uncertain,” Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said yesterday (Tuesday) ... about the continuing chokehold banks have put on credit to companies and households than he is about offering ... of the economy where liquidity has dried up for “credit easing”, reported the Guardian. “Credit sprea [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 14:57:59
Bad Credit Financing For Personal Loans: Reveal The Truth Here!
by Asem Eltaher 2009 is the year to refinance since the FEDS brought down rates at the beginning of the year. Pushing rates down to the 5% range and now to 4% making this the best time to apply for relief, especially when you are getting deeper in debt and have impaired your credit. Homeowners can apply for bad credit financing that is helping relieve some of the load. Sub Prime lenders are experienced with mortgage refinancing and personal loans for bad credit. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 10:42:17
Danni Minogue Claims Botox Addiction Triggered by Depression
Danni Minogue, sister of Kylie Minogue and one of the judges on the British show ‘X Factor’, recently revealed she has a Botox addiction . The star claims that her obsession with Botox was triggered by a series of events including her sister Kylie being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, and one of he close friends passing away. Ms. Minogue says that taking steps to improve her looks was a way of coping with the stress and difficult times she was facing. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 15:15:40
Fixing Credit Report – The Good… The Bad… And The Truth
Fixing Credit Report – The Good… The Bad… And The Truth by Tim BeachumYou are moments away from understanding the process of fixing credit. It’s really not important what your reasons are for wanting to repair your credit the fact is you have made a good decision. Repairing your credit is well worth the effort, and depending on your current situation repairing your credit can lower your monthly bills, open a bank account, rent an apartment, and even purchase a car. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 15:25:39
A cat fight at the Fed
Apparently they're not all singing from the same hymn book these days over at the Federal Reserve as Philly Fed President Charles Plosser has broken ranks with Fed Chief Ben Bernanke on how the central bank is using its massive balance sheet ... , if the world does avoid another Great Depression, what will it look like? This report at MarketWatch tells [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 07:02:38
Friday Feed Frenzy - Inauguration Edition
Well, by this time next week Barack Obama will officially be the President of the United States. He has a tough road ahead of him ... there and check it out. Great Carnivals My post on 10 Things to Do When You Graduate Without a Job ... Save the Date Cards was mentioned at the Festival of Frugality hosted at Credit Withdrawal [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 21:00:39
RIL, auto stocks slide in flat market
Key benchmark indices ended little changed after witnessing wild gyrations throughout the day. The BSE 30-share Sensex rose 7.71 points or 0.05%, off 61.06 points from the day's high, and up 75.19 points from the day's low. The BSE Sensex extended gains for third straight session while S&P CNX Nifty ended marginally lower. Market breadth was weak as small and mid-cap stocks underwent correction.IT stocks were in demand for the third straight day. However, auto stocks retreated on profit booking. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 12:10:00
Q&A With Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney by digby When my fellow Californian Joan Walsh threw out Carolyn Maloney's name as a possible successor to Hillary Clinton I had, coincidentally, just finished Maloney's book and I wrote a post saying I thought she would be an excellent choice for senator. Her book was a bit of a tonic to me ( [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 13:00:00
Urban doubt-fitter
By Ryan Avent Barack Obama, man of the city. Photo: Based on image by Matthias Winkelmann The effort to save the American economy is front and center at the moment, but a term is four long years. Beyond the immediate crisis, President-elect Obama -- who hadn't exactly set a modest agenda before the economic collapse -- hopes to transform much [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 18:40:46
Any month now...
More setbacks for workers THE world seems to be trying very hard to disabuse me of the notion that employment conditions for much of the working population may improve a lot, in the near future. Yesterday, the ADP private employment report showed a loss of 254,000 jobs in September—better than the 277,000 jobs lost in August, but not by much. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 14:03:25
Senator Says Former FBI Agent Who Vanished in 2007 Is in Secret Iran Prison
HelpBobLevinson.comRobert Levinson A U.S. senator revealed Tuesday that he believes a former FBI agent who disappeared in Iran nearly two years ... secretary of state confirmation hearing in Washington."I haven't received any information ... investigative work for a private security firm. His credit cards and passport have not been used since [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 15:55:00
In Defense of Friction
When automobile manufacturers struggle to squeeze as many miles per gallon as possible out of their car designs, ... can be seen as a continuation of the revolution in efficiency begun by money. Credit, for example ... . It was possible to get the land now, with credit, and pay for it over time, in part with the proceeds [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 19:18:18
The Community Report
We hope you are enjoying the new year! As we mentioned in our last update, The M & M Team has made some changes ... some changes) we have elected to upgrade our Community Report. This system will periodically send ... s market may be challenging, particularly for those with credit problems or little saved to put toward [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 22:42:10
Refinance Auto Loan – Improve Credit and Lower Interest Rates
Getting a refinance for your auto loan may help you to save quite a bit of money. By improving your credit you could lower the interest rate on your auto loan or any loan in general. The government has worked very hard to keep interest rates at historically low levels so it is your responsibility to improve your credit and gain access to these low interest rates. There are many companies out there that would be more than happy to help you with an auto loan refinance. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 14:18:51
A TIP For Playing The Coming Bout Of Inflation
The money-printing hand writing is on the wall, says Justice Litle. A severe inflation threat is on the horizon. But the bond market is still pricing in a bout of deflation. And that makes Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) an amazing deal right now. This from Taipan Daily: The euro is fast approaching an inflection point. On Jan [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 17:37:59
Friday Rates are Improved
This week month continues to be very ugly for the stock market and traders are seeking the safety of bonds ... is based on owner occupied with a minimum credit score of 720, “full doc” purchase with a sales price ... week, watch for the Job’s Report will be on Thursday, July 3 (since Friday is a holiday) which tends [more...]
Date: 2008-06-27 22:02:21
Is It Better To Have A Mastercard?
by Will Smith In these current times despite a poor credit history it is still feasible for someone to get a credit card from the mass that ... unfortunate people with a poor credit score can see straight away which credit card companies will issue ... currently flood the market. The primary two credit card suppliers normally best to approach first [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 18:28:18
South Carolina Attorney General Reacts to ISTTF’s Report
So here is some follow-up to this week’s Internet Safety Technical Task Force report that downplayed predators on social networks and encouraged ... Carolina has withdrawn from the group (which was collective of 49 of the state AGs – only Texas chose not to participate). He has left based on the fact that the report downplays the threat of sexual [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 02:33:28
Proposed House Stimulus Package Also “Supports The Troops”
In my “In Farewell Address, Bush Touts Homeland Security and Rightly Praises Our Military, But…”, ... the House of Representatives is drafting for action next week, including: A $500 payroll tax credit ... out rather than paid in a lump sum. A $2,500 tax credit toward the first four years of higher education [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 22:38:52
On Credit Cards and Free Credit Reports.
Finally I was able to pay online my credit card dues yesterday. It’s not that I’m short on funds (since my bill is just a few hundred bucks) ... credit reports. If there are corrections, they should notify the agency to remove credit report ... so I was just lax about it. That’s how I am usually when our budget’s not that tight. My hubby insist [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 06:40:58
How Can Debt Consolidation Improve Your Financial Situation?
How Can Debt Consolidation Improve Your Financial Situation? by Edwood WoodwardMost people choose debt consolidation to decrease the amount of their loan that they have to pay each month. Those, who are struggling with a huge debt and want to improve their financial situation, can reap several benefits of a debt consolidation loan.A debt consolidation is particularly beneficial for those who have to suffer in the hands of their credit card debts. With the help of a debt consolidation, m [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 15:54:35
Fight Fire With Fire!
“Yes, one right at the back, red tie, just underneath the cabinet rack,” said Ben Bernanke. The Fed chief was giving a speech at the London School of Economics on Tuesday. When time for questions came, our old friend, Terry Easton, wearing a red tie, raised his hand. Aren’t you just making the situation worse, Terry wanted to know [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 18:19:54
Snapshot in Time
Click charts to ENLARGE. My daughter asked for an article to summarize where we are, ... , as predicted by Peter Warburton in Debt and Delusion, it didn't turn out that way. Feckless credit expansion ... . Unchecked credit growth inevitably produces declining credit quality, and failed debt, magnified [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 01:27:42
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